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10th September 2020

William Hill launches sportsbook in Colorado, rolls out CBS content

William Hill’s US business has announced the launch of its online and mobile sportsbook in Colorado, while the bookmaker has also rolled out the first…

9th September 2020

Newgioco obtains GLI certification for Elys betting platform

Italian sports betting supplier Newgioco Group has obtained the Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) events wagering system certification standard GLI-33 for its Elys betting platform, for…

9th September 2020

PointsBet raises AU$70.5m via initial entitlement offer

Online gambling operator PointsBet has revealed it raised a total of AU$70.5m (£51.2m/€43.4m/US$51.1m) through the first stage of its fully underwritten entitlement offer. Launched earlier…

9th September 2020

PointsBet nets landmark deal with NCAA’s Colorado Buffaloes

PointsBet has signed a five-year deal to become a betting, gaming and fantasy sports partner of The University of Colorado Buffaloes, becoming the first operator…

9th September 2020

Betting start-up Vigtory brings in MGM Resorts veteran Butera

Chicago-based sports betting start-up Vigtory has appointed former MGM Resorts president of interactive gaming Scott Butera as its co-chief executive as it prepares to launch…

9th September 2020

Betting & igaming contribution to US gambling grows in July

US commercial gross gambling revenue (GGR) continued to recover in July as more casinos and other venues reopened following the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) shutdown. Operators…

9th September 2020

Boyd launches new mobile sportsbook in Nevada

Casino operator Boyd Gaming has announced the launch of a new mobile sports wagering app in the state of Nevada. The B Connected Sports app…

8th September 2020

Penn National prepares Barstool Sportsbook live test in PA

Regional casino operator Penn National Gaming is preparing for a test launch of its long-awaited real-money sportsbook featuring the Barstool Sports brand in Pennsylvania.  The…

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8th September 2020

Kindred strikes IL, OH market access deals with Penn National

Unibet operator Kindred has struck market access deals with regional casino operator Penn National Gaming to offer online betting and gaming in Illinois and Ohio.…

8th September 2020

5Dimes to block US customers, hints at regulated pivot

Costa Rica-based sportsbook 5Dimes will block access for US customers, hinting that it may look to secure licenses to move into the US regulated betting…

8th September 2020

Scientific Games extends with Resorts Digital in NJ

Scientific Games has signed a multi-year extension to its New Jersey-facing content supply deal with Resorts Digital. Under the renewed deal, Scientific Games will continue to…

7th September 2020

2020 Kentucky Derby brings in $79.4m in wagers

A total of $79.4m was bet on the 2020 Kentucky Derby, down 52.0% from 2019’s record handle, according to Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI). Bettors staked…

7th September 2020

Michigan clears CDI for advance-deposit wagering

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has approved Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) to begin offering advance deposit wagering (ADW) on horse racing to players in…

4th September 2020

William Hill rolls out online and mobile sportsbook in WV

Bookmaker William Hill US has announced the launch of its online and mobile sportsbook in the state of West Virginia. Built on William Hill’s proprietary…

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